A Dry and Weary Land (Psalm 63)

Scripture Text: Psalm 63 A Dry and Weary Land (MP3) A Dry and Weary Land (Sermon Text) Introduction Few Americans have influenced our country like the pastor, philosopher, and Protestant theologian Jonathan Edwards. He was an intellectual prodigy, entering Yale University at the age of twelve. He authored dozens of works, both theological and inspirational. …

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Do You Have A Great Reward? (Psalm 19:7–14)

Scripture Text: Psalm 19:7-14 Do You Have A Great Reward? (MP3) Do You Have A Great Reward? (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we looked at another aspect of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. We learned that a disciple is someone who follows a teacher, who learns his teachings, and who shares with others what …

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Delighting in Gods Word (Psalm 119:105-112)

Scripture Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Delighting in Gods Word (MP3) Delighting in Gods Word (Sermon Text) Introduction So far in this discipleship series, we have seen that disciples of Jesus Christ are the building blocks of God’s Church. They are all built upon the foundation of our Lord Jesus Christ. While Jesus is Lord, He is …

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A Disciple’s First Love (Deuteronomy 6:4–9)

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 A Disciple's First Love (MP3) A Disciple's First Love (Sermon Text) Introduction We have been learning about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. We started by looking at what the Church is. We saw that God is building His Church with living stones, His people, upon the …

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What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus (Matthew 16:21-28)

Scripture Text: Matthew 16:21-28 What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus? (MP3) What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus (Sermon Text) Introduction We have been learning about discipleship, what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you recall, we started by looking at some passages about God building His Church upon the …

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Furnishing the Temple (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Furnishing the Temple (MP3) Furnishing the Temple (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we looked at Good Hope Baptist’s mission statement which says, “At Good Hope Baptist, we are Sharing the good news about Jesus, creating a Loving place, where His people are Discerning the work He has called them to do, …

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Building a Temple (Ephesians 2:19-22)

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 Building a Temple (MP3) Building a Temple (Sermon Text) Introduction Good Hope’s mission statement says, “At Good Hope Baptist, we are Sharing the good news about Jesus, creating a Loving place, where His people are Discerning the work He has called them to do, and where His people are Equipping one …

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Arrows in the Hand of a Warrior (Psalm 127)

Scripture Text: Psalm 127 Arrows in the Hand of a Warrior (MP3) Arrows in the Hand of a Warrior (Sermon Text) Introduction The front cover of the bulletin today reads: We believe in Jesus Christ Who is the Life. We uphold the sanctity of all human life He created. All life is sacred. All life …

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Wouldn’t You Rather Be A Tree Than Chaff? (Psalm 1)

Scripture Text: Psalm 1 Wouldn’t You Rather Be A Tree Than Chaff? (MP3) Wouldn’t You Rather Be A Tree Than Chaff? (Sermon Text) Introduction Welcome to the second Sunday of the new year. What do you want from this year? What do you expect this year? For many, a new year is an opportunity for …

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